copper, iodine, and zinc) needed in very small amounts. While you’re likely familiar with calcium, sodium, and potassium, there is a range of other minerals, including trace minerals (e.g. Minerals are inorganic elements present in soil and water, which are absorbed by plants or consumed by animals. Any water-soluble vitamins unused by the body is primarily lost through urine. Water-soluble vitamins ( vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins, such as vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate) must dissolve in water before they can be absorbed by the body, and therefore cannot be stored. Fat-soluble vitamins ( vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K) dissolve in fat and tend to accumulate in the body. Vitamins are organic substances that are generally classified as either fat soluble or water soluble. However, these micronutrients are not produced in our bodies and must be derived from the food we eat. Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions. If you love these smoothie recipes and are looking for more options, check out these DIY Freezer Smoothie Packs and How To Make The Perfect Green Smoothie. If you make any of these recipes, be sure to share a photo on social media and tag me #healthnuteats so that I can see your creations! What are your favourite smoothie recipes? Let me know in the comments below! I love all the warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger and clove which to me just screams fall in a cup! Adding these traditional chai spices will naturally add sweetness and warmth to your smoothie while providing you with immune-boosting properties. This creamy cashew chai spiced smoothie is perfect as a breakfast on-the-go or midday sippable snack. Anytime my stomach is a bit upset, I go straight for the ginger. I love adding ginger to my juices and smoothies because it has anti-inflammatory properties and helps with digestion. This pear ginger mojito green smoothie is definitely a favourite because it has a unique sweet and spicy mojito taste while still packing in a lot of nutrients. It’s packed full of fibre, healthy fats and protein plus it’s a perfectly balanced breakfast that will keep you satisfied for hours. This pumpkin pie smoothie bowl will make you feel like you’re having a pumpkin pie sans the guilt! It’s delicious and super creamy thanks to the coconut milk, and it also happens to be good for you. Why drink a smoothie when you can eat it in a pretty bowl? I’ll admit smoothie bowls are not something I make on a regular basis but when I do it’s that much more special. Usually when you think of fresh herbs in a drink, it’s a happy-hour cocktail! But hey, it’s fun to switch things up, and this purple smoothie is suitable for all occasions. The slight hint of fresh basil gives this smoothie from my cookbook an aromatic sweet but savoury feel that pairs perfectly with the burst of mellow tart sweetness from the berries and hidden veggie. Since smoothies are my go-to weekday breakfast and I drink a lot of them, I love having fun creating new flavour combinations with what’s in the fridge-or in this case, garden. This vibrant beet berry orange smoothie is packed full of veggie and immune-boosting Vitamin C and antioxidants for a burst of nutrients to start your day! I know looks aren’t everything when it comes to a delicious smoothie, it’s about the taste! But I can’t help and think about the tropics and sunshine when I make this beautiful smoothie, especially on those gloomy rainy fall days. Who’s the prettiest smoothie of them all? You can’t help but have a big smile on your face when you make this gorgeous coloured pink smoothie. It keeps me full longer, it’s packed with fibre, healthy fats, and antioxidants and the best part is, it tastes delicious! I have to say though that this Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie is one that I keep going back to. I’ve been more adventurous with adding new flavours and superfoods along with loads of all kinds of greens from celery to arugula. My smoothie obsession has definitely evolved.
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